intimacy /ˈɪn.tɪ.mə.si/ noun3 •Feeling or atmosphere of closeness and openness towards someone else, often but not necessarily involving sexuality.[…] there was keen intimacy between the dog and the man. — 1908 •Intimate relationship.I have formed many intimacies and friendships here, but I am afraid they are all of too tender a construction to bear carriage a hundred and fifty miles. — 1787 •Intimate detail, (item of) intimate information.He recognized the tone as the one used by friendly sisters to discuss the infirmities of their husbands. It was Shama’s plea to a sister to exchange intimacies, to show support. — 1961 formsintimacies